Hi- I am getting married on a cruise in May with (for various reasons) just our immediate families attending. I have a few very close friends who want to put together a bridal shower, however, I am not comfortable with the idea that I am not inviting anyone to the wedding, and therefore, don't feel comfortable with a bridal shower. I have suggested rather we just have more of a girls weekend in the cities here where we do things together (maybe a salon, nice dinner, etc) rather than get together for cake, silly games, and gifts (which I do not need- we already have 2 of everything!).
Does anyone have any suggestions of things we might do during the day (or evening for that matter)? Shout House and Howl are always options for later in the evening, but the only thing I can come up with during the day is a salon/spa and that might not be everyone's cup of tea. There will be about 10-12 of us, ranging in age from 21 to 55, some drinkers, some not.
Thanks for any suggestions!!
Re: non traditional bridal shower ideas?
Keep the ideas coming!
Paint Your Plate in Edina,
Manic Ceramic in Lakeville (http://www.manicceramicmn.com/),
Simply Jane Studio (http://www.simplyjanestudio.com/adultparties.html)
or another painting place. They all have party rooms where you can bring wine and food.
Sometimes the pieces you paint get expensive, though, so I would check it out before hand.